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January 12, 2018

Wildlife rescue part of the job for Guelph Humane Society

Guelph Tribune (January 5th, 2018)

The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) was featured in an article from the Guelph Tribune, highlighting the work the GHS does for local wildlife. The beaver shown in this photo was found to be hypothermic and had injuries to his tail, likely from a coyote, when it was picked up by a GHS Animal Protection Officer. He was transferred to a local wildlife rehabilitation centre, but was later humanely euthanized.

The Guelph Humane Society needs the community’s help to provide surgical care for dog rescued in Elora Gorge

GUELPH, ON (December 27, 2017) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is asking the community for donations to help cover the cost of veterinary care for a dog who fell almost 25 metres down into the Elora Gorge. ‘George’, as he has been named, was discovered by hikers late on Saturday afternoon after he fell down into Gorge and miraculously, survived.

Guelph Humane Society seeks information about two gerbils found thrown out in a dumpster

GUELPH, ON (December 6, 2017) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is seeking information from the public after two gerbils were discovered in a temporary dumpster at 186 Fife Road in Guelph on Monday, November 27th, and brought to the shelter on Friday, December 1st.

Guelph Humane Society seeks owner of three stray dogs found in deplorable condition in Wellington County

GUELPH, ON (November 14, 2017) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is seeking information from the public after three small poodle-mix dogs were found wandering near 7 Line and Side Rd. 25 in Centre Wellington, during the evening of Monday, November 6th. A GHS Animal Protection Officer discovered all three dogs were suffering from severely matted fur. The dogs were immediately transported to veterinary hospital for treatment. (more…)

October 31, 2017

The Guelph Humane Society needs the community’s help to provide life-saving care to an injured cat

GUELPH, ON (October 31, 2017) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is asking the community for donations to help cover the cost of veterinary care for a cat that was hit by a car on Sunday night. ‘Domino’, as he has been affectionately named by the staff at GHS, was rescued from College Ave. in Guelph by a compassionate pizza delivery driver, who immediately took him to a veterinary clinic for help. His quick thinking and fast response ensured that Domino, a beautiful orange tabby, had a fighting chance to receive the life-saving care that he desperately needs.

The Guelph Humane Society announces future location of new facility

GUELPH, ON (October 24, 2017) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is thrilled to announce it has secured a new location at 190 Hanlon Creek Blvd. in the Hanlon Creek Business Park, just west of the Hanlon Expressway near Laird Road.

Guelph Humane Society Getting Ready for A Busy 2018

October 4, 2017 | For Immediate Release With plans for a new building, dreams of expanded programing and a growing list of domestic and wild animals to serve, the Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is getting ready for what promises to be a busy and exciting 2018.

Guelph Humane Society seeks information which may lead to finding individual who threw cats from vehicle

GUELPH, ON (September 29, 2017) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is seeking information from the public after four young cats were seen being thrown from a vehicle on Wellington County Road 32, near Speedvale Ave. West, around mid-day on Tuesday, September 26. All four cats were secured by a caring passerby, and brought to the Guelph Humane Society for care. (more…)

September 16, 2017

Humane Society hosts Microchip Clinic to help lost pets return home

Having a microchip greatly increases the likelihood of the animal being reunited with their owner.

The Guelph Humane Society knows that a missing pet can be a stressful situation, and when pets don’t have any identification it can be even more worrisome.

The Guelph Humane Society is reuniting ‘BooBoo’ with her family after being lost for four years.

GUELPH, ON (Monday, March 27, 2016) – The Guelph Humane Society is reuniting ‘BooBoo’, the female brown tabby cat, with her family after being lost for four (4) years. The twist – BooBoo originally went missing in Watsonville, California in 2013.